Ireland today

It is going to be a mainly cloudy day, with the best of brightness expected during the morning in the west and in Ulster. There will be a scattering of snow showers but they should be light. Rather less cold with a moderate north-easterly breeze.

Max temp 4-7°C (39-45°F).

Ireland tonight

Tonight will be dry and frosty in all areas. There will be long clear periods but parts of Leinster may become cloudy later on. A light north-easterly breeze will become light and variable.

Min temp -4 to 0°C (25-32°F).

Ireland tomorrow

Following a cold start with some mist patches in places, it will be predominantly bright, with reasonable spells of sunshine through much of the day. Winds will be light.

Max temp 6-9°C (43-48°F).

Wednesday

It is expected to be a rather unsettled day as cloud and light rain start to move in from the Atlantic. Munster and south Leinster should remain largely dry however. A moderate south-westerly breeze.

Max temp 8-11°C (46-52°F).

Thursday

An overcast and unsettled day with a band of rain moving in from the west. The rain will be heavy at times. Moderate to fresh south-westerly winds.

Max temp 9-12°C (48-54°F).

Friday

It looks set to be largely cloudy, with only brief brighter spells, if any. There will outbreaks of rain, most of which will be prolonged. A breezy day.

Max temp 7-10°C (45-50°F).

Saturday

A bright day with scattered showers, these most frequent in the west and north. There will be sunny intervals in most areas too. Moderate westerly winds.